IllFonic Announces Layoffs as Gaming Industry Faces Continued Challenges

The studio behind Friday the 13th and Killer Klowns cites industry conditions and a shift in strategy as reasons for the job cuts.

IllFonic, known for games like Friday the 13th and Killer Klowns from Outer Space, has laid off an unspecified number of employees.
CEO Charles Brungardt attributed the layoffs to the 'state of the industry' and a need to 'realign to a refined strategy.'
The exact number of affected employees has not been disclosed, though the company reportedly employed 96 people as of October 2024.
The layoffs follow a challenging year for the gaming industry, with over 14,000 jobs lost across more than 170 companies in 2024.
IllFonic's recent titles, including Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed and Killer Klowns, struggled to gain significant traction in the market.